The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS3 Sportback is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
171 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.05 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CZGB
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
21 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
1014 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft